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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 45 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#11
Meets All Expectations...and more
Source: Edmunds

...Now in my second month and still have not used more than 2 gallons of gas.
The car is surprisingly responsive, feels solid and has had no bugs, defects or annoyances that sometimes accompany new purchases.
My average battery range is about 42 miles, but with the range extending on-board generator,
there is no anxiety whatsoever about "getting there" as the range is essentially the same as a traditional gas powered vehicle.
Moving from my prior Mercedes S 430, I find the Volt to be a remarkably well engineered product. Clearly someone is paying attention to the quality at...

#12
I Hate my Volt
Source: Edmunds

...Well actually I Love my VOLT except for the climate control system.
It takes 5 mintues for the heater to start putting out warm air and you have to run the fan durning that time or you will never get heat.
As if that is not bad enough it runs the A/C during this time to dehumitify the air.
When its 40 degrees in the car I don't want it to blow cold air and I certainly don't want the A/C on.
The rest of the car is everthing I had hoped for. I have driven it over 1200 miles and my average is over 160mpg.
I am still running off the gas that came with the car. I like to...

#13
chevrolet's giant leap in the hybrid world
Source: Cars.com

...A very sharp, extended headlights give the car a very masculine feeling.The trunk has a capacity of 500 lit. . The Volt sports a 1.4L- 4 cylinder engine and a 111 KW electric motor. The best thing that excited me( and may as well excite you guys too !!!)was the plush interiors.The car is very good in handling, given that it has power steering, though i feel it could be a bit better. The car has quiet adequate cubbyhole. The brakes support ABS along with EBS.So lastly, I feel that Chevrolet Volt is truly a "car of the future". But I think that it is priced a bit expensive at 58,000 USD. Well...

#14
Should work for many of us
Source: Cars.com

...We charged it up, off our free 220V Coulomb charge point, since it was delivered to the house, and did a 31 mile drive down the delta from Sacramento. Upon our return we still had 6 miles of EV range left. I am impressed with the solid ride and firm handling, compared to our previous 2007 Camry Hybrid (and 2006 Prius). Our LEAF should arrive early next month. Both cars will charge from the same chargepoint and with our home's solar panel array, we will now have ZERO house electricity cost AND virtually ZERO transportation costs (since both of our work commutes are less than 11 miles one way...

#15
Very Solid Car
Source: Cars.com

..."I've been driving my car for about a month now and really find it to be a great car.
Average battery range is 36 miles doing mostly highway driving.
My gasoline only MPG averages 37 MPG, but I've gotten as high as 43 MPG.
With a 56 mile commute, I'm getting very high fuel economy, ~175 MPG...it's hard to beat that!
The Volt is a great, quiet ride with quick acceleration and a comfortable, high tech interior. It does come with a high price tag, but you get what you pay for."...

#16
Chevy Volt will change our world!
Source: Cars.com

..."Smooth electric power, Cadillac interior, unmatched mileage , a technological milestone!
This is the future of world transportation, finally an automotive invention that man can honestly say is in the right direction.
Good job, GM! By the way , the one star reviewers here are SCAMMERS, please disregard their comments, they have never seen a Volt (aside from electric shock therapy)."...

#17
My Volt impresses everyone, but mostly me!
Source: Cars.com

..."I've had my Volt since 12/18/10, and it's been the most satisfying car purchase I ever made.
The car looks fantastic in person, inside and out, and everyone I show it to and take for a ride seems very impressed...

#18
Fun and Practical
Source: Edmunds

...The Volt is a great mix of performance, technology and practicality.
The electric motor provides substantial torque which makes the car feel more powerful and responsive than most cars on the road.
On a single charge I am able to drive about 38 miles (mostly freeway driving).
That's enough to get me to and from work with a little juice left over.
However, the gas engine is a great backup if I need to take a longer trip.
I have driven almost 500 miles and only used 1.3 gallons of gas so far. Charging is so easy. The Volt comes with a charger you can plug into any...

#19
Best car I've ever leased.
Source: Edmunds

...I get in and out of leases all the time. I've had the S4, X5, 550i, 335 coupe, and a few others.
Nothing compares to this car. The others handled better and were quicker (except the X5) but overall the Volt hangs just fine.
If you put it in power mode - it will really move.
And the fact that I've yet to burn any gas... wow. It's an amazing feeling. Oh... and I didn't see any increase in my electrical bill compared to last year. So far it's been the same...

#20
Outstanding MPG!!!
Source: Edmunds

...I bought the Chevy volt for one reason only. I'm a business man who drives around 300 miles almost everyday. Driving both city and highway averages 104mpg. Im glad I got this and not the Prius...


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Why should I also consider these?

The 2011 Nissan Leaf, which goes on sale on a limited basis about the same time as the Volt, is an all-electric car, with a range of about 100 miles.

Simpler in purpose—and more than $10k cheaper than the Volt—the Leaf has no fuel tank, no tailpipe, and no conventional gasoline engine, so it's a greener solution if your daily driving is in the 40-90-mile range.

The Tesla Roadster is also an all-electric vehicle, but this little two-seater is a cartoonish exaggeration of what an EV can be—an EV exotic of sorts—capable of zero to 60 in less than four seconds.

And of course the Toyota Prius, ceremonial king of green cars, bears some contrast; Toyota is preparing a plug-in version of the Prius, but its all-electric capability will remain for low-speed operation only and its range will be very limited—less than 15 miles, typically.

The Lexus HS 250h is another alternative; but at nearly twice the price of a Prius, it appeals to the luxury set.

Unfortunately it neither has the mileage of the Prius nor its nimble driving demeanor.

 
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